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Edo Table Lamps

EDO STYLE

Edo furniture was created during a flourishing time for the decorative arts owing to the stability of the Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan. Spanning from 1603 to 1867, this era of peace and economic growth supported artistic advancements in lacquer, woodblock printing, porcelain and other artisanal trades. Because the country was largely isolated, there was little outside influence, leading to centuries of exceptional attention to the design of its furnishings and the quality of its traditional arts.

Unlike during the Meiji period that followed, with an increase in domestic and international markets, furniture during the Edo period was predominately commissioned by the ruling class, although people from across social groups benefited from the burgeoning metropolitan hubs for artisanal trades. For instance, Kyoto became a major center for lacquer art. Most furniture pieces were made from wood such as cedar or ash, including the era’s sashimono cabinets, which involved fine joinery and were rooted in the Heian period.

Sashimono cabinets, which were built by master craftsmen in a range of different wood types owing to the various trees that populate Japan, occasionally featured a stack of slender drawers as well as sliding doors. They were popular with everyone from samurai to kabuki actors. Tansu storage chests crafted from wood with metal fittings were also common in Edo-period homes. Some were designed to be easily portable while others were made to double as staircases.

Painted folding screens, called byōbu, were also fashionable, with Japanese artists inspired by nature, literature and scenes of history and daily life to create vivid works. In Buddhist temples and the palatial homes of the aristocratic class, fusuma, or large sliding panels, would sometimes be adorned with gold or silver leaf. These dividers allowed interiors to change throughout the day, closing in small spaces for personal use or reflecting candlelight to illuminate communal spaces after dark.

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Style: Edo
Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp
Located in Louisville, KY
This mid 19th century Japanese Meiji Period Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp is a truly phenomenal piece of art. With multiple scenes that include Japanese figures in ceremonial costumes in var...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Table Lamps

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Bronze

Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp
Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp

Large c. 19th Century Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kyo Satsuma Vase Lamp

$4,000
Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage cloisonné vase mounted as a lamp with dual pull chain operation, mounted on a conforming wooden base. The vase decorated with arched for...
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20th Century Edo Table Lamps

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Metal

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp
Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

Vintage Closionne Vase Mounted As A Lamp

$450
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Pair of 'Japonsime' Blue Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps
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H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A vibrant Japanese turquoise ground and silver wire cloisonne vase, now mounted as a lamp, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The tall vase of elegant rouleau shape, with a straight neck and body, slightly tapered food, and everted mouth. Crafted in the cloisonne technique upon a copper ground, the silver wires stand out and shimmer against the bright turquoise enamel ground. An ebullient design of blossoming peony (botanical) and morning glory (asago) graces the body of the vase. The large and heavy blooms of white peony especially striking and contrasting nicely with the more delicate and almost shy pastel morning glory blossoms hiding behind the large leaves. The cloisonne enamels especially well done within the silver cloisons, with the leaves and flowers displaying masterful shading. The foot decorated with a geometric and floral border. The vase drilled and wired and now mounted as a lamp. Set upon two wood bases. The actual lamp of brass plate, set with a single socket and tall, adjustable harp. The lamp is topped by an antique 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty tumble polished natural rock crystal. The crystal finial originally served as a Chinese Mandarin hat finial...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Edo Table Lamps

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Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan
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Japanese Silver Wire Cloisonne Vase Lamp, Meiji Period, c 1900, Japan

$1,800
H 32 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps
By Japanese Studio
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Pair Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases / Lamps
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Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Table Lamps Vases Urns Meiji Period 1868-1912
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H 17 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted as Lamp
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H 29 in W 10 in D 10 in
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H 23 in Dm 4 in
Pair 19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases / Lamps
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Antique Japanese Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Signed Vase Lamp
By Imari Porcelain
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Edo Table Lamps

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Antique Japanese Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Signed Vase Lamp
Antique Japanese Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Signed Vase Lamp

Antique Japanese Fukagawa Imari Porcelain Signed Vase Lamp

H 22 in Dm 6 in

Edo table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Edo table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Edo table lamps made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,500 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $9,500.

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